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Chapter 8 · Akshara Brahma Yoga

Duty and Devotion Together · No Need to Choose

तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु मामनुस्मर युध्य च । मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिर्मामेवैष्यस्यसंशयम् ॥

tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣu mām anusmara yudhya ca mayy arpita-mano-buddhir mām evaiṣyasy asaṁśayam

Meaning

"Therefore, remember Me at all times and do your duty. With mind and intellect surrendered to Me, you will surely attain Me."

Explanation

You don't have to choose between doing your work and staying spiritually grounded — the two can happen together. Remembrance doesn't require stepping away from life; it can live quietly alongside your everyday duties.

Today's Life Lesson

Carry a quiet thread of remembrance through today's duties — you don't have to step away from work to stay spiritually grounded.

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